Elkhart Public Library

Homework Help - Downtown
2026-03-30 16:30 - 18:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring all the materials you need for your assignment and get one-on-one help from National Honor Society students on a first-come, first-served basis. Help is only available on days when Elkhart schools are in session.

Homework Help - Cleveland
2026-03-30 16:30 - 18:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Bring all the materials you need for your assignment and get one-on-one help from National Honor Society students on a first-come, first-served basis. Sessions are available only on days when Elkhart schools are in session.

Storytime with Miss Janell
2026-03-31 09:30 - 10:15, 2026-03-31 11:00 - 11:45 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join Miss Janell and her puppets for an active Storytime of songs, stories, rhymes and creativity. Two 45-minute programs are offered for your convenience, 9:30 and 11 a.m. This Storytime pauses on Jan. 6.

Baby and Me: Music and Movement
2026-03-31 09:30 - 10:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Join Mr. Manley for songs, instruments, and movement activities to build motor and literacy skills for infants from 6 to 24 months.

Easter Egg Hunt for Littles
2026-03-31 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join us for stories and activities, followed by a hunt for eggs. Everyone takes home a treat.

Cards with Carol for Teens
2026-03-31 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create a unique set of cards with Mrs. Carol by rubbing flowers onto paper.
Registration for this program opens Feb. 1.

Homework Help - Dunlap
2026-03-31 16:30 - 18:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States

Downtown Book Club
2026-03-31 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join the discussion on the last Tuesday of each month. This book discussion takes a break in December for the holidays.

For more information or to get a book, contact Deb Bloom.

Upcoming books:
Jan. 27 – “Ann Patchett” by Tom Lake
Feb. 24 – “North Woods” by Daniel Mason
March 31 – “Great Divide” by Christina Henriquez
April 28 – “Thursday Murder Club” by Richard Osman

Coffee and Coloring for Adults
2026-04-01 09:00 - 11:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Relax, unwind and connect with others with free coffee, coloring sheets and colored pencils.

Baby & Me
2026-04-01 09:30 - 10:15, 2026-04-01 10:30 - 11:15 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Miss Allison leads this early introduction to books and literacy – it’s a special storytime for the littlest ones, ages 0-24 months. Expect songs, rhymes and stories, along with a fun playtime to wrap things up.

Storytime with Mr. Manley
2026-04-01 10:00 - 10:45 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Build literacy early literacy skills through fun and interactive stories and activities. This Storytime takes a break on Dec. 24 and Dec. 31 for the holidays. This Storytime pauses on April 8 for spring break.

Storytime with Miss Debbie
2026-04-01 10:30 - 11:15 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Learn literacy and motor skills with Miss Debbie through songs, stories and a craft. There are two sessions to accommodate more families.

Kindergarten Gear Up
2026-04-01 16:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Prepare your soon-to-be-kindergartener with the skills they need in the classroom at this free nine-week program led by a former teacher.

Family Paint by Sticker
2026-04-01 16:00 - 17:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Create an artwork using stickers placed on numbers. Options for adults and children are available for all ages to enjoy.

Kindergarten Gear Up
2026-04-01 16:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
This nine-week program is to get 4- and 5-year-olds ready for kindergarten. Caregivers receive advice and activities to practice the skills kids need when they enter the classroom. Please consider if your child will enter kindergarten in the fall of 2026 before registering.
Registration for this program starts Feb. 1.

Anime Club for Adults
2026-04-01 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Watch anime with fellow fans, make a provided craft or bring your own and discuss anime.

Adult Anime Club
2026-04-01 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Watch and discuss anime, make a craft and enjoy snacks.

Homework Help - Pierre Moran
2026-04-01 16:30 - 18:30 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States

Little Explorers
2026-04-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Early literacy fun through experiencing music, stories and hands-on activities. Please note, Little Explorers will pause on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 for the holidays.

Osolo LEGO Club
2026-04-02 15:30 - 16:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Build with our LEGOs at Osolo. Come in and we’ll challenge you to build something and share it with the group. This program will pause on Jan. 1 for the New Year’s holiday.

Easter Egg Hunt
2026-04-02 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-04-02 17:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join us for a free puppet show with Roz Puppets. Then, we’ll hunt for eggs around the library. Bring a basket or bag to collect eggs. Everyone leaves with a prize.
There is a second program at 5 p.m. to serve more families.

Homework Help - Osolo
2026-04-02 16:30 - 18:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States

Sensory Playdate
2026-04-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Come in play clothes and let little ones explore and learn through sensory play.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover
2026-04-03 17:00 - 18:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Bring your stuffed animal friend for a Storytime, then leave them overnight at the library. We’ll show you pictures of their overnight adventures when they get picked up on Saturday.
Registration for this program starts March 1.

Dunlap Book Worms
2026-04-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join us on Saturdays monthly for a book discussion. Contact Sue Eller for a copy of the book.
Upcoming books:
Dec. 13 – The 19th Christmas by James Patterson
Jan. 10 – “James” by Percival Everett
Feb. 7 – “How the Penguins Saved Veronica” by Hazel Prior
March 7 – “The Briar Club” by Kate Quinn
April 4 – “The Inheritance Games” by Jennifer Barnes
May 7 – “Lessons in Chemistry” by Bonnie Garmus
June 13 – “West with Giraffes” by Lynda Rutledge
July 11 – “Trouble in Treewater” by John Chris
Aug. 8 – “The Little Prince” by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Sept. 5 – “The Frozen River” by Ariel Lawhon
Oct. 3 – “In Cold Blood” by Truman Capote”
Nov. 14 – “Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee” by Dee Brown
Dec. 12 – “Christmas Jars” by Jason F. Wright

Spring Break Boredom Busters
2026-04-06 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Break out of the doldrums with fresh daily activities — crafts, games, challenges and surprises. Plus, we pause on Friday for Popcorn and a Movie at 1:30 p.m. We’ll be watching “The Wild Robot” (PG, 1:42).

Spring Break Children's Craft
2026-04-06 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Pop up into the children’s room throughout spring break to grab a craft to take home.
